Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014)

09/28/2014 (GB) • 2h 42m

Music, Drama, History

Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.

Overview

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

Top Billed Cast

Elliott Hanna

Billy Elliot

Ruthie Henshall

Mrs. Wilkinson

Liam Mower

Billy's Older Self

Tom Holland

Former Billy (Encore)

Deka Walmsley

Dad (Jackie Elliot)

Ann Emery

Grandma

Chris Grahamson

Tony Elliot


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,413,368.00

Keywords

dance

child abuse

dancer

northern england

strike

homophobia

society

loss of loved one

solidarity

sadness

mine

abusive father

talent

national socialism

musical

street riots

boxing school

crude humor

ballet

cultural difference

live

live broadcast

live performance

cross dressing

dead mother

cultural

british politics

gender roles

mining town

british history

ballet school

smart kid

non conformity

exploring sexuality

poor kid

stage musical

christmas

1980s

gender identity

80s style

filmed theater

christmas eve

generational divide

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